Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Hostess
Cuban Pete's Restaurant
Montclair, NJ
11.2022 - 08.2023
Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to quickly seat guests.
Supported serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for guests.
Managed guest expectations by relaying information regarding hours, wait times and specials.
Greeted guests and sat customers at tables or in waiting areas.
Accommodated guests with children and special needs to promote comfortable dining experience.
.Managed customer payments accurately using POS systems.
Accepted payments from guests for dine-in and take-out foods.
Dishwasher
Avenue pizza
Bloomfield, NJ
10.2022 - 11.2022
Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine.
Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items.
Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers, and freezers.
Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
Replenished soap dispensers with detergent when necessary.
Followed all safety guidelines while handling sharp objects like knives or forks.
Ensured that workstations were kept neat and tidy throughout the shift.
Sales Associate
Gap Factory
Elizabeth, NJ
11.2021 - 12.2021
Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
Received and displayed product shipments on store retail shelves upon delivery.
Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
Swim Instructor
British Swim School
Bayonne, NJ
09.2021 - 10.2021
Monitored activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents and provide assistance to swimmers.
Explained safety rules and procedures regarding activities to patrons and guests to inform and educate.
Inspected pool for cleanliness before lessons and reported unsanitary conditions.
Built relationships with parents and swimmers to increase likelihood of repeat business in future swim lessons sessions.
Encouraged students to build confidence in and out of water by making swimming fun.
Instructed participants in proper stroke techniques to encourage self-reliant swimming.
Recommended appropriate level classes to swimmers based on needs and preferences.
Daycare Worker
Rainbow Montessori
Blooomfield, NJ
05.2021 - 08.2021
Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.